Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representative

This position provides data-entry, customer service, and basic classroom technology support for Continuing Education. Primary duties include proactive internal and external customer service and data-entry. Must be available at least two Saturdays per month between the hours of 9 AM – 5 PM, in addition to regularly scheduled weekday evening shifts.

Opening Procedures

• Set up classrooms for instructors' needs and clean whiteboards/spot check furniture
• Note and keep record of classroom and technology issues

Duties

• Assist students and instructors with printing, copying, and audio/video equipment
• Answer questions regarding Continuing Education and the university via telephone or in-person
• Check on classes in session and provide assistance as needed
• Enroll students in requested courses via PeopleSoft and the university intranet
• Maintain and resupply inventory in classrooms and print rooms
• Assist other departments within Continuing Education as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Closing Procedures

• Check all classrooms as needed, rearrange seating, erase whiteboards, and clean desks/chairs
• Turn off lights and lock computer labs
• Sweep building for students before exiting building and ensuring exterior doors are locked

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Customer Service Representative, II requires at least 1 year of related experience. High school diploma or equivalency required. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent customer service and must have at least one year of customer service experience. A working knowledge of computers and experience answering phones is required. Applicant must demonstrate genuine and effective human relations and communication skills.

Preferences

Basic experience troubleshooting computer and A/V (audio/visual) equipment for common issues. Experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Peoplesoft and/or ability to learn new software easily.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Director/ Title IX Coordinator Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA) 383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801-581-8365 oeo@utah.edu Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300. The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.